Museums in County Kerry
Kerry County Museum in Tralee, Muckross House in Killarney National Park, the Blasket Centre in Dún Chaoin and the Skellig Experience on Valentia Island.
County Kerry Museum Guide
Our guide lists 20 museums in County Kerry across 15 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Killarney (3), Kenmare (2), and Listowel (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (25%), Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (20%), and Science & Technology (15%) – 7 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €8.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 9 offer dedicated programs for families, and 11 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in County Kerry
The best-known museums in County Kerry
Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional FarmsCastles & Palaces · Killarney
Derrynane HousePeople · Caherdaniel
Kerry County MuseumRegional · Tralee
Lartigue Monorail and MuseumTechnology · Listowel- Ardfert CathedralCastles & Palaces · Ardfert
- Blennerville Windmill & Visitor CentreTechnology · Tralee
Bonane Heritage ParkArchaeology · Kenmare- Gallarus Oratory Visitor CentreArchaeology · Dingle
- Ionad an Bhlascaoid – The Blasket CentreRegional · Dún Chaoin
- Kerry Bog Village MuseumOpen-air · Glenbeigh
Museums in County Kerry with programs for families
- Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional FarmsCastles & Palaces · Killarney
- Kerry County MuseumRegional · Tralee
- Blennerville Windmill & Visitor CentreTechnology · Tralee
- Gallarus Oratory Visitor CentreArchaeology · Dingle
- Kerry Bog Village MuseumOpen-air · Glenbeigh
- Kerry Writers’ MuseumPeople · Listowel
- Killarney House and GardensCastles & Palaces · Killarney
- Molly Gallivan’s Cottage & Traditional FarmOpen-air · Kenmare
- Músaem Chorca DhuibhneRegional · Baile an Fheirtéaraigh
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in County Kerry?
Our directory currently lists 20 museums in County Kerry across 15 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in County Kerry?
Some of the best known are Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms, Derrynane House, Kerry County Museum, Lartigue Monorail and Museum, and Ardfert Cathedral.
Which museums in County Kerry offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Killarney House and Gardens.
Which museums in County Kerry are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 14 are open, such as Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms, Derrynane House, and Lartigue Monorail and Museum.
Which museums in County Kerry are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Derrynane House, Ionad an Bhlascaoid – The Blasket Centre, and Kerry Writers’ Museum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in County Kerry?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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